Last Updated on August 12, 2025 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to enter your Pixel 9 into safe mode? Here’s how to turn on safe mode on Google Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and other Pixel devices running Android 15 or 16. You can boot your Pixel into safe mode using the power button. Google Pixel Safe mode is helpful for checking any third-party apps that may be causing issues, such as a slow Pixel, a frozen Pixel device, multiple app crashes or freezes, or even restarting your Pixel itself.
When you turn on safe mode on the Google Pixel 9 series, you can’t access the downloaded apps on your phone. Only access the system default apps on your Pixel device. If you know which app is causing the issue, you can try clearing the app cache, uninstalling app updates, or force-stopping the app to resolve the issue. If none of the solutions worked for you, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
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How to Enable Safe Mode on Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9
You can check if any third-party app is causing the issue on your Google Pixel or Android device by using safe mode.
How to Turn On Safe Mode on Google Pixel 9 Pro When Phone Powered On
Step 1: Press and hold the power button on your Google Pixel and Pixel XL device.
Step 2: Touch and hold the Power off button until you see “Reboot to safe mode”.
Step 3: Press “OK” to reboot into safe mode on your Google Pixel or Pixel XL.
It will take 30-50 seconds to reboot your Google Pixel device.
Step 4: You can see the “Safe mode” symbol at the bottom left corner.
Check your Google Pixel device facing the issue. If you don’t find any issue, you need to find the third-party app that is causing the problem. To exit safe mode on Pixel 9, restart your phone. Now all downloaded apps are available. Delete one app at a time that was recently installed, and identify the one that is causing the problem. After finding that app, install other applications on your device.
How to Enable Google Pixel Safe Mode When Powered Off
Step 1: Press the power button on your Pixel phone until it vibrates.
Step 2: When animation or G logo start, long-press the volume down until see the Safe mode icon at the bottom left of the screen.
How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Pixel 9 Pro or Android
Restart your Android or Samsung Galaxy devices to exit safe mode.
That’s all about the safe mode feature. We hope this clarifies how to enable safe mode on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and other Pixel devices. Do let us know if you liked this tutorial or not. Please stay connected with us for the latest Google Pixel tips.
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